After starting 0-2 for the second consecutive campaign, the Cincinnati Bengals pulled off a season-saving win over the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night. The Bengals staved off disaster, but what comes next for Cincinnati?
Will Joe Burrow’s calf strain linger throughout the season, and can the Bengals’ defense continue to play as well as they did in Week 3? We dive into all that and more on the latest edition of the Pro Football Network Bengals Podcast.
PFN Bengals Podcast: What Comes Next After Cincinnati’s First Win?
On this week’s episode of the PFN Bengals Podcast, we review what went right and what went wrong in Cincinnati’s Week 3 win against the Rams.
How much did Burrow’s calf injury affect him on Monday night? The Bengals struggled to get their downfield passing attack going, instead relying on Ja’Marr Chase to create his own yardage.
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Thankfully, Cincinnati’s defense was on fire and consistently harassed Rams QB Matthew Stafford. Trey Hendrickson and Co. won’t get to face a beleaguered Los Angeles offensive line every week, but the Bengals’ defensive front proved they can get pressure without blitzing.
Plus, we preview Cincinnati’s upcoming contest against the Tennessee Titans. Mike Vrabel’s club can stop the run, but can they hold Chase and Tee Higgins in check? We offer our predictions and best bets for Sunday’s game.
We’ll be returning to your airwaves each and every week — join us next week when we recap Bengals-Titans and preview Cincinnati’s Week 5 game against the Arizona Cardinals.
